Wavecom Names AIRDESK As First U.S. Distributor for GPRS/GSM Modem

SAN DIEGO, CA - August 27, 2001 - Wavecom, Inc., subsidiary of Wavecom SA - France, (NASDAQ: WVCM; Nouveau Marché: WAVECOM), today announced the appointment of AIRDESK, Inc., the first distributor for its GSM/GPRS Modems in the US. Wavecom develops a complete line of wireless standard modules (WISMOTM) and modems for GSM (Global System for Mobile) and GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) platforms and currently building alliances for its product line in North and South America.

"We believe this partnership will enable developers of new wireless applications in the telemetry, automotive and telephony markets to integrate fully certified and FTA/FCC approved modems into vertical applications," said Hany Neoman, Wavecom's chief operating officer. "Our eight years of experience as a GSM and GPRS solutions developer in Europe and Asia enables us to take advantage of the growing demand for GSM/GPRS technologies in the US, Canada and South America as we develop more partnerships in the near future."

"With Wavecom as a partner, we can offer our clients access to a proven leader in GSM/GPRS technology," said Michael W. Lang, president and CEO of AIRDESK. "Wavecom's already formed alliances with key wireless players such as Trimble, Handspring and AMD, so we're proud to be their first distributor in the U.S."

More than 70 percent of the world's wireless networks are GSM based, including all of Europe and much of Asia. With 10 million subscribers, GSM is rapidly gaining ground in the fragmented U.S. market. Integrated GSM/GPRS solutions, such as Wismo, provide US manufactures with a cost effective and fast access to wireless applications not only in US but also in the vast worldwide markets.

A highly anticipated wireless technology standard, GPRS is expected to improve data services that can readily be added to GSM-based communications. GPRS, which is expected to be widely available in North and South America from GSM operators in the third quarter this year, facilitates instant connections so information can be sent or received immediately. The information is split into separate but related "packets" before being transmitted and reassembled at the receiving end.

GPRS can enable data transmission speeds up to 10 times as fast as current networks. No dial-up modem connection is necessary, resulting in an "always on" Internet connection at a much-reduced cost than other fragmented technologies. GPRS is the stepping-stone to 3G (third generation) wireless technology, which will offer even faster data and streaming video transmission toward the middle of the decade.

About Wavecom
Wavecom, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wavecom SA. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, Wavecom designs, develops, manufactures and sells a range of fully integrated plug-in modules for GSM and GPRS communications. Divided into three distinct lines - WISMO modules, external modems and integrated modems - all Wavecom products are based on its unique WISMO technology. WISMO, which stands for Wireless Standard Module, is a compact, fully integrated device containing all of the software, hardware and other technology needed to implement a wireless telecommunications standard. Designed for use in a wide variety of systems and wireless terminals, WISMO modules constitute complete implementation of the GSM Phase 2+ and GPRS standard in the 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz bands. Company revenues totaled $65 million USD in 2000 and 47.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2001. Wavecom is publicly traded on the Nouveau Marché exchange in Paris and the NASDAQ National Market exchange in the US.

About AIRDESK

AIRDESK is the industry's leading M2M cross-carrier network operator and premiere provider of M2M solutions and services across a broad range of vertical and horizontal markets, including utilities, security, fleet management, asset tracking, inventory control, point-of-sale systems, vending, healthcare, and a host of other emerging M2M markets. AIRDESK eases the complexity of wireless data implementations for customers seeking rapid and efficient M2M deployments. AIRDESK combines its extensive wireless industry expertise with technology, professional services, and activation to provide comprehensive, easy-to-implement solutions. AIRDESK's AirSource™ knowledge base is the largest online database of wireless data communications and M2M information. For more information, visit www.airdesk.net or call 1-800-AIRDESK.